How can leaders recognize burnout at an early stage?

How are you doing in terms of stress levels? And what are the symptoms of burnout that we should recognize early on?

In our high-performance society, burnout—especially among managers—is often still a taboo subject. How high is your stress level? What are the symptoms of burnout that we should recognize early on? And how can we recognize overload in leadership? This article provides some initial answers and highlights various causes of burnout. It also points to a hopeful perspective on how we can achieve greater balance in our lives.

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